Famous Monsters of Filmland #56

CGC9.4

9.4 · NM

Bindery: Subtle bindery/printing defects are allowed. Bindery tears must be less than 1/16" on Silver Age and later books, although on Golden Age books bindery tears of up to 1/4" have been noted.
Cover Appearance: Cover is flat with no surface wear.
Inks: Inks are bright with high reflectivity and a minimum of fading.
Corners: Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted. A 1/16" bend is permitted with no color break.
Cover Condition: Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location. Slight foxing.
Spine: Spine is tight and flat.
Staples: Staples are generally centered; may have slight discoloration. Almost no stress lines.
Paper: Paper is off-white to cream, supple and fresh.
Interior: Slight interior tears are allowed

Issue Date: Jul 1969
Pages: OW/W
Status: In Collection
CGC Cert: 4511480008

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Collector's Notes

This exceptional CGC 9.4 copy of Famous Monsters of Filmland #56 from July 1969 stands as a poignant 2-in-1 tribute to the legendary Boris Karloff following his passing earlier that year, chronicling his illustrious career through a comprehensive "Life in Pictures" feature packed with rare photos from Frankenstein to The Mummy, alongside heartfelt comments from co-stars like Christopher Lee, Peter Lorre, and Elsa Lanchester that capture the warmth behind the horror icon's gentle giant persona. Crowned by Basil Gogos' classic painted cover of Karloff's electrified Frankenstein Monster—its bolt-necked menace rendered in shadowy greens and electric blues—this high-grade slab ranks among the top 10 highest graded copies, preserving off-white to white pages that make it a coveted gem for vintage horror magazine collectors seeking 1960s monster memorabilia. As a memorial milestone in Warren Publishing's legacy, it immortalizes Karloff's enduring influence on classic horror cinema.